Game Thread GAME# 27: BLAZERS @ THUNDER - FEBRUARY 16, 2021 - TUESDAY, 5:00, NBCSNW

OKC is decent at home. Big win tonight for them over the Bucks. They shot it very well

 

Another road game.

 

Shai being out would be a nice bonus.

 

They beat Bucks without him

 

Meh, the East appears to be garbage all around.

 

They're trying so hard to lose but keep winning. Hella competitive. this could go either way, but we need no motivation after our last game against them

 

Regarding the poll question. We've done way better than any of us expected and it's not because CJ and Nurk aren't the second and third most talented players on this team. They are and it's not really close. They just don't play roles that really compliment Dame's game. I'll spare everyone the trade this or that bullshit that I usually get into but I don't think them being a poor fit for Dame and in the Stotts's system or lack thereof can be disputed.

 

Their coach is legit

 

I know I made this prediction for the Mavs and it wasn't correct but I'm doubling down. We're going to kick the Thunder's asses. You heard it here first. They're getting blown the fuck out. There will be no drama in this game. Dame is going to score 40 in the first three quarters and then sit the fourth. That's my prediction and I'm sticking to it.

 

They handled the bucks quite well. No easy games.

 

What's the word with Giles? Hope this is a simple strain and nothing more.
Little did see the floor last game. Dame made a point of getting him a decent look quick that he made.
The Blazers can get this game. Need another solid shooting night from the entire team.
Watch this game Lillard will get better calls. All depends on who is on the court and who is calling the game.

 

These dudes are a scrappy as fuck..gonna be a dogfight

 

I think the importance of this game is really getting minimized. This year, we have to be the 6th seed or better to avoid having to take part in the play-in. With as bunched up as the west is, tie breakers will become increasingly relevant. And we're only 1-2 in our division so far, while Denver is 5-1. Becomes close to a must win if we want some breathing room later on in the year.

 

Every year we look back at some of the losses and say woulda shoulda coulda. This one is just as important for sure. Division games can make or break a team.

 

Quite correct. The loss to the 1/2 a Bulls team (with Nurk/CJ) at home comes to mind as does the loss to the 2/3 of a Thunder team also at home, and also to a garbage Rockets team albeit on the road and then the Knicks as well on the road, although the Knicks are better....certainly defensively.

Those first three teams are a combined 32-45...yuck. 1 win against those three put us tied for 4th.2 wins puts us just a game out of 3rd and sweep those inept squads would have 1 game out of the #2 spot.

But I think we are playing better and don't expect to see those types of efforts....at least not nearly as often.

 

Must. Win.